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Frequently Asked Questions

Studying at Montana Tech

Research shows that on average college graduates earn significantly more money throughout their lifetime than those with only a high school education.

Earning a degree from a college or university is a common pathway to a better career.

Generally, jobs that require a bachelor's, master's, doctoral or professional degree also provide more employee benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid vacations, holidays and often much more.

Having a degree generally leads to better job security.

Knowledge is power. Never underestimate the value of knowledge and education.

According to Wikipedia, "a master's degree is an academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice. A master's degree normally requires previous study at the bachelor's level, either as a separate degree or as part of an integrated course. Within the area studied, master's graduates are expected to possess advanced knowledge of a specialized body of theoretical and applied topics; high order skills in analysis, critical evaluation, or professional application; and the ability to solve complex problems and think rigorously and independently."

What is the difference between a college and a university?

Colleges offer only undergraduate degrees. Universities offer undergraduate and graduate degrees. The terms are often used interchangeably.

Are there different kinds of undergraduate degrees?

An associate's degree is earned through a two-year program that either leads to a specific vocation or transitions to a bachelor program.

A bachelor's degree is earned through a four or five-year program where students earn credits in a variety of courses.

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